Job Description

Physical Work Location and New Employee Orientation Location : Address

250 E DUNLAP

Overview

HonorHealth is a non-profit, local healthcare organization known for community service and outstanding medical quality. HonorHealth encompasses five acute care hospitals with approximately 11,500 employees and 4,500 volunteers, over 70 primary and specialty care practices, clinical research, medical education, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, an Accountable Care Organization, two foundations, and extensive community services.

HonorHealth is a leader in medical innovation, talent and technology with a genuine commitment to your growth. The health system's vibrant careers take place in an environment filled with opportunity and respect because we see the HONOR in you.

Qualifications

EducationBachelor's Degree BS Pharmacy Degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy Required

Responsibilities

Job SummaryResponsible for the daily provision of pharmaceutical services to the patients of HonorHealth. Assures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders. Provides support for clinical programs and practices within the hospital as well as medication order review with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; aid in the training of new staff; participate in continuous quality improvement activities, such as drug-level monitoring, adverse event monitoring and medication error reporting. Serves in a professional capacity on unit-based decentralized teams. Provides drug information and participate in the education of patients, staff and physician on drug therapy.

Assures the quality of products dispensed meets established departmental and regulatory guidelines and that the patient receives the ordered medication as to dose, route, salt, regimen, and generic substitution. Ensures appropriateness of all medication doses in reference to patient’s diagnosis, weight/body surface area, age, allergies, and drug interactions. Recommends initiation of drug therapy when necessary. Clarifies incomplete and unclear orders.Enters/verifies medication orders in the computer processing system accurately and efficiently. Completes intervention documentation and submits information according to departmental guidelines. Accurately completes controlled substance documentation records when dispensing controlled substances. Accurately maintains investigational drug study records and documentation as required by the study sponsor and accrediting bodies. Initiates and processes medication event reports and adverse drug reaction reports as needed. Resolves medications administration record (MAR) clarifications and corrections.Verifies and monitors the preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounded admixtures. Demonstrates aseptic technique and proficiency in chemotherapy preparation and order processing. Oversees and directs pharmacy support personnel including the daily activities of technicians.Demonstrates proficiency in chemotherapy preparation and order processing.Accurately re-establishs priorities based on workload and patient needs and ensures that medication doses are delivered within established departmental guidelines.

Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and meets requirements of the College(s) of Pharmacy. Actively participates in the education and training of new pharmacy employees and pharmacy interns.

It is the policy of HonorHealth to provide equal opportunity in employment. Selection and employment of applicants will be made on the basis of their qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster.HonorHealth wants all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us at EmploymentOffice@HonorHealth.com . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals with disabilities that are unable to use the online tools and is not intended for other purposes.

Application Instructions

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